Here’s The Right Way To Disinfect A Mobile Phone Without Damaging It

We’re being really honest, we can’t do without our phones. It’s practically an extension of our bodies now and is the first thing we reach out for when we wake up, and the last thing we see before going to sleep. For some of us, we even take it to the loo and scroll endlessly through Instagram or Twitter (or sometimes both). But a cell phone is a hot bed for a whole host of bacteria, and considering the current scenario, we need to disinfect our phones now more than ever. Wondering how to go about it? Here’s what you need to know.

What you need to clean your phone

In India, we don’t really have the luxury to buy disinfectant wipes as they are not really available here. But a good old microfiber cloth should do the trick. You need to wipe down the phone to clean it. If you really want to get rid of all the bacteria, you can use 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cloth, make sure that it is not soaking wet, but faintly damp; that’s key else you will cause damage to your phone.

How to clean your phone

1. First remove your cover and switch your phone off.

2. Take a microfiber cloth and wipe the phone down.

3. Then using the semi-damp cloth that has isopropyl alcohol, wipe the screen down. This will ensure that all bacteria has been removed. Ensure that you don’t go near the ports, it’s the screen that you need to focus on.

4. Leave the phone to dry for 10 minutes.

5. Wipe the phone again with another microfiber cloth. This will ensure there’s no excess moisture left on the screen.

How often should you clean your phone?

Considering we’re in the midst of a pandemic, try wiping down your phone daily at least with just the microfiber cloth.

- Avoid whipping out your phone when you’re on a grocery run and resort to taking an old fashioned note on paper.

- Stop taking your phone to the loo, it’s just gross. You might wash your hands before or after, but there’s plenty of unseen germs you had no idea making their way to your screen.

Remember to be extra careful and gentle while doing this. You don’t want to damage that expensive phone right?

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